Visiting time with both the Grammy/Nanas!

      A couple of weeks ago Nana, Amy, and the cousins came up for a visit and we all got together with Grammy for some catching up!  It was great to have everyone together, and the kids had a blast.  Not to mention the grandmoms loving on Lily!

 

Lily and Nana had a grand time this visit…she’s starting to ease up on the “anyone but Mommy or Daddy anxiety".”

Grammy and Lily were the bathing beauties!

Lily got lots of Madeline time too!  I couldn’t think of a better role model for our daughter…you are an amazing little/big girl Madeline and we are very proud of you!

I think maybe because this is her role model…she sure has been mine!

The big kids just picked up where they left off…I hope they will always be this close!

Sometimes I just wanna eat Mikey up…isn’t he adorable?

Lily LOVES her kisses!

We locked up some riff raff!

Watch out Amy, I think he likes jail,

but definitely not straight jackets!  haha

The infamous fish!

Mommy and her lovely baby. Wow, Mommy’s glowing!  The sad result of night shift!

Did I mention we LIVE at the pool in the summer, and starting her early won’t be any different!

 

What a fun, relaxing time…again, just mesmerized by our abundant blessings!  Sure, there are plenty of challenges in our day to day lives, but when I look at how much love we share, and how much grace God has given us, it all pales in comparison!

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT…and other cuteness!

We would like to introduce our contortionist children, Ryan and Lily!

What can I say, they get it from their mama!  I used to roll around on the ground just like this when I was little!

Oh Ryan, you are just soooo funny!

And yes, all of these pictures are right side up!

Then, Andrew had to get in on the playing, a little calmer though!

She loves playing with her new blocks!

I think Andrew does too…haha!

Lily taking in a great game in the Battleship tournament!

Then we drug out the push walker! I can’t believe its almost that time…

Well, not quite…mid-fall.

This is good for now!

Lily is learning to help put away the groceries early…good girl!

Caught red-handed destroying the pantry…there that “no” face is again!

This week we also went with the homeschool group to Stevi B’s for some fun but the boys had just had a sleepover and looked more drained than excited!

Well, at least one of the Ireland kids had some rest and was willing to smile for the camera!  Daddy would’ve enjoyed it, but he had to work.

Leave it to video games to wake any sleepy child!

Boys against girls…

 

BOYS WIN!

Just wait til Lily gets old enough, things may change!

Special Grammy time

We love when Grammy comes over!  Lots of kisses to give…

…and Ryan dresses up – Just kidding, this was after church!

At Uncle Billy’s birthday party…

We can’t wait for Grammy to retire so we can see her whenever we want!

And the pool is OPEN for business!

Our pool opened recently and we had a nice cookout/party with all the neighbors.  The boys are thrilled that it is finally open and I think I already see their gills growing!

 

So excited to get some food…and finally a coke!

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Matty’s funny face gallery is cheering for this one!

Boy, did Lily like Miss Katie’s sunglasses!

I can see where this is going…accessory queen!

So, it’s official, we will be at the pool almost every day now for the next 3 months!  Once a fish, always a fish!